Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Summary:

Gov's Village STEM (Upper) is a public magnet middle school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 707 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state.

Academically, Gov's Village STEM (Upper) has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools over the past 5 years, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science lagging behind the district and state averages. However, the school's performance on the 8th grade science assessment is a bright spot, with proficiency rates consistently higher than the district and state. Interestingly, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the overall school, ranking in the top 40% and top 50% of North Carolina middle schools, respectively. In contrast, the school's performance for Special Education and Disabled students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 10% of the state.

When compared to other nearby magnet middle schools, such as Piedmont Middle School and Eastway Middle, Gov's Village STEM (Upper) lags behind in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading proficiency. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its STEM-focused curriculum and instructional practices to better support student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's declining performance over time, from a high ranking of 79 out of 692 North Carolina middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 557 out of 793 in 2023-2024, is concerning and indicates the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of all student populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

 7810 Neal Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28262-3224


(980) 343-5775

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
557th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,809 Help


Students who attend Gov's Village STEM (Upper) usually attend:

High:    Julius L. Chambers High School

Feeder schools for Gov's Village STEM (Upper):

Elementary:    Gov's Village STEM (Lower)

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  707

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.3%
Hispanic:
29.8%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gov's Village STEM (Upper) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gov's Village STEM (Upper) ranks worse than 70.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 16th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.3%), Hispanic (29.8%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gov's Village STEM (Upper) is 20. 22 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gov's Village STEM (Upper) is $8,809, which is the 12th highest among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Gov's Village STEM (Upper):

SchoolDigger ranks Gov's Village STEM (Upper) 557th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Gov's Village STEM (Upper) in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.77 809th 1276 36.6%
2007 44.09 834th 1293 35.5%
2008 52.42 675th 1324 49.0%
2009 65.75 493rd 1354 63.6%
2010 76.12 274th 1363 79.9%
2011 81.46 178th 1381 87.1%
2012 89.65 46th 1388 96.7%
2013 81.84 203rd 1403 85.5%
2014 78.73 258th 1390 81.4%
2015 84.70 161st 1440 88.8%
2016 83.03 176th 1425 87.6%
2017 79.25 241st 1429 83.1%
2018 82.64 190th 1434 86.8%
See the entire list of North Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 88.17 16th 662 97.6%
2013 84.87 76th 673 88.7%
2014 81.07 106th 627 83.1%
2015 84.67 87th 705 87.7%
2016 83.93 79th 692 88.6%
2017 73.29 163rd 694 76.5%
2018 70.42 193rd 691 72.1%
2019 33.59 528th 737 28.4%
2021 30.24 518th 741 30.1%
2022 33.93 530th 786 32.6%
2023 33.32 526th 784 32.9%
2024 30.97 557th 793 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.00 45th 211 78.7%
2021 44.42 101st 236 57.2%
2022 57.96 78th 312 75.0%
2023 44.66 143rd 318 55.0%
2024 38.90 212th 356 40.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.42 440th 473 7.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.98 106th 604 82.5%
2019 19.10 568th 639 11.1%
2021 36.59 405th 633 36.0%
2022 35.95 449th 689 34.8%
2023 40.88 437th 735 40.5%
2024 40.63 437th 743 41.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.62 12th 37 67.6%
2023 41.76 31st 50 38.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.88 128th 656 80.5%
2019 30.49 521st 684 23.8%
2021 26.97 533rd 706 24.5%
2022 35.04 476th 733 35.1%
2023 30.57 520th 731 28.9%
2024 34.43 497th 738 32.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.32 460th 478 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.68 213th 416 48.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.92 224th 665 66.3%
2019 33.93 490th 697 29.7%
2021 33.70 472nd 711 33.6%
2022 32.49 514th 748 31.3%
2023 34.56 498th 747 33.3%
2024 27.54 567th 751 24.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.44 61st 102 40.2%
2023 45.27 71st 110 35.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.18 27th 494 94.5%
2019 58.95 156th 519 69.9%
2021 51.67 198th 533 62.9%
2022 56.90 178th 550 67.6%
2023 54.32 190th 559 66.0%
2024 51.58 217th 560 61.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.75 54th 472 88.6%
2019 43.12 291st 493 41.0%
2021 49.86 244th 522 53.3%
2022 43.09 307th 541 43.3%
2023 37.03 376th 553 32.0%
2024 39.23 366th 564 35.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.31 544th 632 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Gov's Village STEM (Upper) Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, September 28, 2019

Open Quote They should have never combined the schools. Upper school is the absolute worst! My child is terrified while in school and the administration team is ridiculous! I have been apart of Nathaniel Alexander for the last 10 yrs and I will be removing my two children from this place immediately! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 10, 2016

Open Quote This is supposed to be a magnet school with a focus on STEM learning. The STEM programming is nonexistent. The school leadership is not only uninterested in creating a STEM culture but is not vested in the success of ALL students. The student body is overwhelmingly Black, thus lacking diversity. The coursework is unimaginative and lacks the challenge needed to foster strong academic knowledge and skills for future success. In a world where the federal government mandates that employees are entitled to a 30-minute lunch it is beyond absurd that students are only provided 20-minutes. That is not only unhealthy but grossly unreasonable. The lack of extracurricular activities for middle school students is inexcusable, especially considering that middle school is an essential developmental phase in adolescence. This school does NOT deserve to be called a STEM school or a Magnet school. Mecklenburg County should be utterly ashamed of themselves for promoting it is as such. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Open Quote I have two children here and I have been pleased with their education. My 1st grader reads on a 3rd grade level and my 3rd grader reads on a 5th grade level. Their teachers have been wonderful each year and the principal Mrs. Agurs is WONDERFUL!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 290 515 28 12 5 n/a n/a 0 850
2000 290 551 37 13 6 n/a n/a 0 897
2001 251 577 38 12 7 n/a n/a 0 885
2002 199 629 50 25 6 n/a n/a 0 909
2003 199 629 50 25 6 n/a n/a 0 909
2004 129 585 50 21 3 n/a n/a 0 788
2005 101 607 59 26 3 n/a n/a 0 796
2006 80 574 56 27 5 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 44 528 57 42 3 n/a n/a 22 696
2008 37 476 56 47 1 n/a n/a 21 638
2009 42 526 60 68 5 n/a n/a 0 701
2010 40 510 50 97 5 n/a n/a 0 702
2011 42 497 47 117 3 0 28 0 734
2012 61 560 41 147 13 0 30 0 852
2013 90 715 79 165 11 0 32 0 1092
2014 94 763 81 167 10 1 30 0 1146
2015 84 780 94 165 11 0 27 0 1161
2016 66 729 99 158 14 0 28 0 1094
2017 54 714 103 154 13 0 25 0 1063
2018 43 689 117 177 8 0 18 0 1052
2019 29 537 38 177 1 0 15 0 797
2020 20 551 52 193 2 0 33 0 851
2021 27 522 46 208 3 0 25 0 831
2022 18 454 37 225 1 0 25 0 760
2023 13 419 38 211 2 0 24 0 707

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 850 46.0 18.5 n/a
2000 897 46.0 19.5 n/a
2001 885 46.0 19.2 n/a
2002 909 46.0 19.8 0
2003 909 46.0 19.8 0
2004 788 46.0 17.1 0
2005 796 46.0 17.3 n/a
2006 742 46.0 16.1 51.1
2007 696 n/a n/a 54.6
2008 638 51.0 12.5 57.1
2009 701 50.6 13.9 54.4
2010 702 41.6 16.8 61.1
2011 734 46.9 15.6 59.9
2012 852 47.6 17.8 58.1
2013 1092 53.2 20.5 55.6
2014 1146 63.5 18.0 57.9
2015 1161 64.0 18.1 99.4
2016 1094 62.0 17.6 98.7
2017 1063 62.3 17.0 98.8
2018 1052 62.5 16.8 98.2
2019 797 42.9 18.5 99.6
2020 851 46.8 18.1 63.1
2021 831 46.4 17.8 49.9
2022 760 42.0 18.0 42.2
2023 707 35.3 20.0 59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 850 46.0 18.5 n/a
2000 897 46.0 19.5 n/a
2001 885 46.0 19.2 n/a
2002 909 46.0 19.8 0
2003 909 46.0 19.8 0
2004 788 46.0 17.1 0
2005 796 46.0 17.3 n/a
2006 742 46.0 16.1 51.1
2007 696 n/a n/a 54.6
2008 638 51.0 12.5 57.1
2009 701 50.6 13.9 54.4
2010 702 41.6 16.8 61.1
2011 734 46.9 15.6 59.9
2012 852 47.6 17.8 58.1
2013 1092 53.2 20.5 55.6
2014 1146 63.5 18.0 57.9
2015 1161 64.0 18.1 99.4
2016 1094 62.0 17.6 98.7
2017 1063 62.3 17.0 98.8
2018 1052 62.5 16.8 98.2
2019 797 42.9 18.5 99.6
2020 851 46.8 18.1 63.1
2021 831 46.4 17.8 49.9
2022 760 42.0 18.0 42.2
2023 707 35.3 20.0 59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $242 (2.7%) $8,567 (97.3%) $8,809

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gov's Village STEM (Upper)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 528th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 526th of 784 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))7146.1
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))45.832.6
 13.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))81.460.6
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))46.135.5
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))56.339.7
 16.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))50.928.2
 22.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))50.946.9
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))38.522.8
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))40.444.1
 3.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Gov's Village STEM (Upper))67.372.6
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students797707
 11.3%
African American537419
 22%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3838
Hispanic177211
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2913
 55.2%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%59%
 40.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 707 students attended Gov's Village STEM (Upper).

Gov's Village STEM (Upper) ranks 557th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Gov's Village STEM (Upper) usually go on to attend Julius L. Chambers High School

Students at Gov's Village STEM (Upper) are 59% African American, 30% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.


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